Help shape someone's career journey! As a Career Mentor, you'll provide guidance to job seekers, offering advice on career paths, interview strategies, and professional development. This role can be conducted in-person or virtually and is ideal for professionals who want to give back by sharing their expertise.

Responsibilities:

Offer one-on-one career coaching and mentorship.

Provide resume and interview feedback.

Share industry insights and networking opportunities.

Support job seekers in developing their confidence and career goals.

Ideal For: Professionals with experience in HR, recruitment, career coaching, or leadership roles who enjoy mentoring others.

Guide job seekers to their next opportunity! As a Job Search Navigator, you will assist individuals in navigating the job market, helping them find suitable job openings, refine their resumes, and prepare for applications.

Responsibilities:

Help job seekers identify and apply for jobs that align with their skills and goals.

Provide guidance on resume and cover letter writing.

Share job search strategies, including networking and using job boards.

Support individuals in tracking applications and following up.

Ideal For: Detail-oriented professionals who are familiar with job search platforms and have a passion for helping others secure meaningful employment.

Keep our mission running smoothly! As an Administrative Support Champion, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the daily operations of Merge Opportunities. Your help will ensure that our programs run efficiently and that our volunteers and participants have the resources they need.

Responsibilities:

Assist with data entry, document management, and scheduling.

Support outreach efforts by coordinating volunteer and participant communication.

Help organize program materials and reports.

Provide general administrative support to the team.

Ideal For: Organized, tech-savvy individuals who enjoy behind-the-scenes work and want to contribute to a nonprofit’s impact.

Share your knowledge and inspire others! As a Workshop Leader, you’ll facilitate engaging and practical workshops for job seekers, covering topics such as resume writing, interview skills, professional communication, and workplace success.

Responsibilities:

Lead interactive workshops on career readiness topics.

Provide hands-on exercises and real-world examples.

Offer Q&A sessions and personalized advice to attendees.

Collaborate with Merge Opportunities staff to develop meaningful content.

Ideal For: Professionals with experience in public speaking, coaching, or training who want to empower job seekers with critical career skills.

Support long-term career success! As a Post-Placement Mentor, you will work with individuals who have recently secured employment to ensure they successfully transition into and thrive in their new roles.

Responsibilities:

Provide ongoing encouragement and career advice to newly employed individuals.

Assist with workplace challenges such as communication, time management, and professional growth.

Offer insights on career progression and continued skill-building.

Act as a trusted resource for navigating workplace dynamics.

Ideal For: Professionals who enjoy coaching and want to help individuals not only get a job but succeed in it long-term.

Be part of the action and make our events a success! As a Day-of-Event Volunteer, you’ll provide hands-on support at our job fairs, fundraisers, and community events, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Responsibilities:

Assist with event setup and breakdown.

Greet attendees and provide information.

Help with registration, check-in, or guiding guests.

Support logistics such as handing out materials or coordinating activities.

Ideal For: Energetic, organized individuals who enjoy helping out in fast-paced environments and want to make an immediate impact.